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4-D Batman roller coaster to open in Texas

USA Today Network
Blair Shiff, KUSA-TV
1:51 p.m. PDT August 29, 2014

After being lifted straight up a 120-foot hill, this 4D Wing Coaster challenges riders to "face their fears" as they flip head-over-heels at least six times along the weightless, tumbling journey.(Photo: Six Flags)

SAN ANTONIO — Six Flags Fiesta Texas unveiled plans to debut a new coaster next summer — BATMAN: The Ride.

After being lifted straight up a 120-foot hill, this 4-D Wing Coaster challenges riders to "face their fears" as they flip head-over-heels at least six times along the weightless, tumbling journey.

Along the way, riders face hills and unexpected drops along with an interactive ride experience. BATMAN: The Ride gives riders an experience simulating flying like batman.

"Every year we continue to provide more and more innovative technology and excitement for our park guests and season pass holders," said park president Martin Bozer. "BATMAN: The Ride is an entirely new concept in ride engineering and will provide a sensory experience like no other coaster. The unanticipated tumbling will add even more thrills as riders travel along the dipping and swirling track."

BATMAN: The Ride features a massive, imposing, floating and twisting track frame. Ride vehicles begin their journey by traveling up a 120-foot elevator-type lift before being released for their highly unusual sensory journey…including two beyond-vertical free falls, in addition to the six head-over-heels spins. Six Flags claims a total immersion into the Batman storyline with numerous special effects including the world-famous Batmobile and Bat-Signal.

After being lifted straight up a 120-foot hill, this 4D Wing Coaster challenges riders to "face their fears" as they flip head-over-heels at least six times along the weightless, tumbling journey.(Photo: Six Flags)